The Levant Foundation
The Levant Foundation is a Houston, Texas-based private foundation that supports artistic, academic, and educational programs. It describes its purpose as furthering knowledge of Middle Eastern culture and history, including the relationships among Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
The Levant Foundation at a glance
In short: The Levant Foundation gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $153K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,222,972
- -64.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $152,872
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,486
- Total assets
- $181,384
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Levant Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Travis Street Suite 6800, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 222-6900
Website: https://thelevantfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Levant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc ($500K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($38,177), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 56 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (41%), Virginia (40%), the District of Columbia (10%), and Texas (5%); 3% was listed with the recipient state unspecified. The Foundation’s website also describes support for projects in Bethlehem and at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Levant Foundation gives
- Giving grew 232% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2020) to $5.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc Storrs, CT | Educational Program | $500,000 |
| American Foundation for St George Hospital Inc Mclean, VA | General Support | $484,000 |
| Queen Rania Foundation for Edu & Dev - USA Washington, DC | Educational Programs | $100,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $58,795 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $38,177 |
| Kuwait - America Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Art League Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,384 | $1,262,616 | $1,265,047 | $1,222,972 | 8 | $1,235,782 | — | $9,542 |
| 2023 | $181,818 | $3,487,533 | $3,480,304 | $3,435,609 | 16 | $3,493,477 | $33 | $447 |
| 2022 | $194,301 | $565,091 | $4,500,590 | $5,083,458 | 17 | $5,091,033 | — | $82,556 |
| 2021 | $4,761,391 | $166 | $1,071,604 | $368,531 | 9 | $387,659 | — | $236,755 |
| 2020 | $5,180,991 | $5,371,000 | $369,698 | $332,000 | 6 | — | — | $21,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Levant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to further knowledge about Middle Eastern culture and history and the interrelations of the three monotheistic religions born in the Middle East. It says its initiatives aim to encourage dialogue and contribute to a climate conducive to democracy.
Its stated areas of support include artistic, academic, and educational programs. The Foundation reports that it provided scholarship funds for educational purposes to one student in 2024; its stated scholarship subject matter is Middle East issues, religions, and Levant identity.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants included educational programs and general support. Among the recipients, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston says its mission is to connect Houston communities with diverse histories of art through collections, exhibitions, learning programs, publications, conservation, and research. The Foundation’s website also describes support for university, medical-center, religious-site restoration, and humanitarian programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 8 grants totaling $1,222,972. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $48,486. Its largest 2024 grants were $500,000 to The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc. for an educational program and $484,000 to American Foundation for St George Hospital Inc. for general support. Other grants included $100,000 to Queen Rania Foundation for Edu & Dev - USA for educational programs and $58,795 to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Keever as chair, director, and president; John Howland and Michelle Upton as directors; Deb Loscuito as treasurer; and Marie Vajdak as secretary. The Foundation’s website identifies Jamal Daniel as its founder.
The Levant Foundation is led by gregory keever, Chair, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
gregory keever
Chair, Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Howland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Upton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Loscuito
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Vajdak
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Levant Foundation
How much does The Levant Foundation give each year?
The Levant Foundation gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 16 grants.
What is The Levant Foundation's typical grant size?
The Levant Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $48,486, and its average grant was $152,872, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Levant Foundation give grants?
The Levant Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (40%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Levant Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Levant Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Levant Foundation's largest grantees?
The Levant Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc ($500,000), American Foundation for St George Hospital Inc ($484,000) and Queen Rania Foundation for Edu & Dev - USA ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($38,177), which are not listed by name. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Levant Foundation?
The Levant Foundation reported $181K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Levant Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to further knowledge about Middle Eastern culture and history and the interrelations of the three monotheistic religions born in the Middle East. It says its initiatives aim to encourage dialogue and contribute to a climate conducive to democracy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Levant Foundation?
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Levant Foundation's EIN?
The Levant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1637973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Levant Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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